Thomas Just is an expert in international relations, terrorism, and human rights.

Just's research focuses on the use of legal and public diplomacy strategies to counter extremist ideologies and work toward reconciliation in societies that have endured traumatic events such as genocide.

Just is a teaching assistant professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies and the Center on the Future of War. 

His research earned him the award of Young Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation from UNESCO. Just also has professional experience serving as a Congressional Aide in Washington D.C. and an Assistant to the Director of African and Middle Eastern Affairs within Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.